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Health Canada Amendment to the HPR (Hazardous Product Regulations) Health Canada published a proposed amendment to the HPR (Hazardous Product...

ICC Regulatory Expert April 10, 2018

Do you know who is training you? Help! My team and I recently attended a training session and received our...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP April 09, 2018

Proper shipping name, 500 kg exemption, MANCOMM symbol, and a TDG error Welcome back to the Regulatory Helpdesk where we...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP April 06, 2018

In an effort to continuously improve the quality and performance of our UN packaging, we occasionally must make changes to...

Michael Zendano April 04, 2018

A Helpdesk Call that was Out of This World Occasionally our Regulatory Helpline is asked a question by a customer...

ICC Regulatory Expert April 01, 2018

Proper Shipping Name, Hydrostatic Pressure Tests, Other Information on the Lithium Battery Mark, and an Interesting Lithium Battery Story Welcome...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP March 29, 2018

Can someone ship hazardous materials/dangerous goods without using regulatory publications? This is often a question we ask ourselves when assisting...

September 16, 2014

The next edition of the IMDG Code will soon be available for use in January 2015, becoming mandatory in January...

ICC Regulatory Expert September 10, 2014

Health Canada publishes proposed GHS regulations – to continue worker protection while harmonizing with US The long-awaited proposed Hazardous Products...

ICC Regulatory Expert August 11, 2014

Labels, Markings, Placards, and more (OH MY!) All in “Consolidation Bin” and “Overpack” amendments As promised late last month, Transport...

ICC Regulatory Expert July 12, 2014

Updated Safety Marks Reliable sources have indicated that the December 2012 proposal to overhaul placarding and other safety markings is...

ICC Regulatory Expert June 26, 2014

Bill C-31 Receives Royal Assent Canada has taken another step forward in the long journey (this writer attended workshops on...

ICC Regulatory Expert June 23, 2014

As everyone gathers to enjoy time with friends and family for the 4th of July, it is important to remember...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP July 03, 2012

Ergonomic conditions are disorders of the soft tissues often caused by factors such as overexertion while lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling...

June 27, 2012

Take a company that manufactures artist’s paints. They could sell hundreds of colors and most are made with the same...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP June 21, 2012

Many people are asking “What is GHS and what does it mean for me?” GHS is an acronym for Globally...

June 06, 2012

If you’re like me, falling leaves with shorter days and longer nights only preambles coming months of cold and snow....

October 12, 2011

In January 2011, OSHA proposed that in August of this year, they would publish the final rule to align the...

ICC Regulatory Expert October 01, 2011

DG / HazMat Industry Acronyms Have you ever spoken with a seasoned Hazmat professional who is seemingly talking in gibberish??...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP May 04, 2023